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deflocculations

deflocculations is the plural of deflocculation.

Meaning of deflocculation

Noun

deflocculation (usually uncountable, plural deflocculations)

  1. (usually) The dispersion of an aggregate to form a stable colloid; the reverse of coagulation or flocculation.
    • Repeated use of this type of [water] on plants results in deflocculation[] of the soil. Good quality soil consists of loose aggregates which provide natural aeration and ease of root run. Sodium accumulation in soil destroys this natural flocculation and causes the soil to pack.1972 November 5, Joan Lee Faust, “AROUND THE Garden”, in The New York Times

Questions about deflocculations

What is deflocculations the plural of?
Deflocculations is the plural of deflocculation.

Words near deflocculations in the dictionary

  1. deflocculate
  2. deflocculated
  3. deflocculates
  4. deflocculating
  5. deflocculation
  6. deflocculations
  7. deflocculator
  8. deflocculators
  9. deflock
  10. deflocker
  11. deflockers

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